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About the property

Cottage1250 sqft

Bedrooms1

Sleeps6

Bathrooms1

Half Baths1

Minimum Stay5 - 7 nights

3 bedroom 2 bath cottage for couples or families

New Moon Escape is an affordable family cottage nestled in a private, forested valley in Coral Bay, St John. This home can sleep up to 6. Upstairs has the master bedroom with King Bed and a small adjacent bedroom with 2 twin beds. Downstairs, the Media

Room has a pull out couch with memory foam mattress for easy conversion to a 3rd private bedroom.

Unlike other rentals in this range, the home and pool are completely private on a half acre of tropical gardens and walking paths. Fruit trees and flowing palms lead way to jungle paths that enhancing the magical natural environment. Take a stroll to the forested hammock deck for a nap in the shade or stretch out on the pool deck and soak up the Caribbean Sun!

Peaceful and quiet, this St John Cottage is perfect for couples, honeymooners or families with young children. Full Kitchen, Air Conditioning, High Speed Internet, Media Room, Private Pool and a screened in porch are some of the amenities that make New Moon Escape the perfect choice for your St John Vacation.

Entertainment

Outside

Getting on the water is not to be missed during your stay. Ask about booking a charter

Deck / Patio

Large Pool Deck and separate private Hammock deck in the forest.

Golf

Golfing on St Thomas is quite special. let us help you plan an outing

Kayak / Canoe

Kayaking and stand up paddle boarding are very popular. Ask about booking a rental or guided trip

Large Cooler

Barbecue

Outdoor Grill

Outdoor Grill Gas

Patio

Porch / Veranda

Screened in Porch

Screen Porch / Veranda

Small Cooler

Unscreened Porch / Veranda

Wood Deck

Suitability

Long-term Renters Welcome

alternative lifestyle

wheelchair inaccessible

Pool / Spa

Above Ground Pool

Outdoor Pool

Private Pool

Above ground pool with Large Tiled Pool Deck

Onsite Services

Concierge

Massage

Private Chef

Staff

Attractions

nude beach

bay/sound

duty free shops

forests

marina

botanical garden

rain forests

reefs

restaurants

ruins

waterfalls

Leisure Activities

beachcombing

bird watching

eco tourism

horseback riding

scenic drives

sight seeing

walking

whale watching

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank

Babysitter

groceries

laundromat

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

snorkeling

deepsea fishing

fly fishing

hiking

mountain biking

mountaineering

sailing

scuba diving or snorkeling

fishing

snorkeling/diving

sound/bay fishing

surf fishing

surfing

swimming

tennis

wind-surfing

Notes

New Moon Escape is the perfect family rental. Sleeping up to 6 guests affordably on St John with a pool, great yard and many other amenities. AC throughout, Washer and Dryer access, Media Room with Cable TV, WIFI, Full Kitchen, Grill, Beach Chairs and coolers provided, All linens provided.
Property offers on site short wooded trail up to a hammock deck as well as a large tiled pool deck.

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

Canceled bookings will not receive a refund

18 Reviews

Excellent4.7/5

Latest reviews

1 - 6 of 18

New Moon Escape was amazing

5/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Steven G.

My wife and I stayed here for a week. We were the second users since the hurricanes. The location is perfect for great access to all the beaches and hiking trails. The New Moon team was great to work with and we really enjoyed our time in the home. The pool was so nice to have at the end of a hot day. We really enjoyed our time there and will be back!

Submitted Mar 26, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you so much for visiting the island and being wonderful guests at New Moon Escape. The island needs support from everyone right now and you helped, so thank you for doing your part! The home and island are so beautiful and we are glad you got to experience that first hand. Hope to see you again!

Oasis

4/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Cynthia J.

Lush tropical gardens with large lawn surround house.Well equipped kitchen, good sized living area. Bedroom very small, king size bed fills room can only access bed from one side, no room for side tables or lamps.Needs better lighting in kitchen and livingroom, since no cable or internet yet, we like to read but that was difficult.Clean well kept property, flat driveway easy access. Island is rebounding, visit St John!

Submitted Mar 20, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you for visiting St John and supporting the island! You made a difference! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we will work on the lighting. Good news is High Speed Internet is back! So movies after a long day at the beach are possible!!

Lush, peaceful escape

5/5

Stayed Jun 2017

Marcella K.

New Moon was a comfortable, charming home base for our first visit to St. John. The lush landscaping was beautiful. The screened porch was perfect for morning coffee and evening drinks (while listening to the incredible chorus of nature's night-time sounds). The pool and hammock were appreciated after days spent exploring. And we enjoyed looking for the lizards around the property, and the goats, donkeys and chickens along the dirt road. In addition, Jared was a very responsive host.

As others have noted, this home is close to Coral Bay, including a couple of groceries and restaurants, and not far from beautiful beaches and trails. We especially loved Salt Pond Bay and the Ram Head and Drunk Bay trails there, and Maho and Francis beaches on the north side. But on St. John, beauty and adventure is everywhere!

Submitted Jul 02, 2017

Owner's Response:

We love the beauty and adventure that is here around every corner and we are so glad you got to experience that and recognize the tremendous beauty of this little island. So glad you had a great stay and we would love to have you back!

Peaceful, private and very island green

4/5

Stayed Apr 2017

Dennis L.Riverside, CA

New Moon Escape proved to be a great island home for our wonderful 10th trip to St John. We appreciated the private feel, screened patio, pool in the afternoons, all the trees & plants and the listed amenities functioned as promised. Clearly the road has more than it's share of bumps, but slow and steady makes it a non-issue. It's very apparent the owners have a lot of pride in the property and work hard to keep it maintained. Thank you for sharing your wonderful island escape. Dennis & Linda Lovett, Riverside, CA

Submitted May 08, 2017

Owner's Response:

Yes, the property is well loved and has served as a comfortable, relaxing, inspiring, nature oasis and home base for many family vacations. Our company loves taking care of this beautiful home for the very kind owners and loves making tourists feel welcomed and relaxed. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Worth the driving adventure!

5/5

Stayed Mar 2017

Richard B.Dallas, Texas

The value of this beautifully-landscaped villa made the insides-jarring drive worthwhile. The kitchen is well-equipped with up-to-date appliances. It was a pleasure to relax on the screen porch or the pool deck, with the outdoor shower and pool welcome refreshers after a day of exploring the island and its beaches. The location is also convenient to Love City Mini-Mart, dining.and the dinghy dock!

Submitted Apr 04, 2017

Owner's Response:

We are so glad you loved your stay and were up for the adventure. St John is an amazing little island with so much to see and explore and you experienced it fully! Thank you for being such wonderful guests!

Fully enjoyed our 6 days at New Moon Escape!

5/5

Stayed Mar 2017

Hilary M.Dayton, Maine

We loved New Moon's location, cleanliness, amenities & it's all-around character and coziness. The property is beautifully landscaped and having the pool & outdoor shower gave us the perfect excuse to lay low, play yahtzee, read excessively & enjoy a down day after being on the go so much. Thank you to Jared for everything- it was all easy & smoothe (except that one "road" called King's Hill. I assure you, it's not a road but we somehow made it. Don't do it. It's a donkey trail, I'm almost positive.) That being said, we loved every bit of our trip & will definitely return.

Submitted Mar 12, 2017

Owner's Response:

Thanks for being such great guests and for the nice words. King Hill road is actually a federal (USA) highway if you can believe it. Makes the road to New Moon Escape seem like a cakewalk. I always warn people not to use GPS to navigate here because it will sometimes send them down that "highway" to get into Coral Bay. Looking forward to seeing you when you come back

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Location

Upper Carolina, Saint John, USVI

New Moon Escape is located in a lush surrounding, just under one mile from the coast. Perfect for bird-watching by day and stargazing at night. From the villa you can easily access the Virgin Islands National Park. Nearby White sand beaches, hiking and water sports such as sailing, snorkeling, diving and just plain laying on the beach. Coral Bay is just under one mile away, with many shops, restaurants, bars and access to an array of adventurous activities. The still-pristine island of St. John is the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands and lies just 3 miles east of St. Thomas and a mile from the nearest of the British Virgin Islands. Nearly two-thirds of the island is national park, with forests and nature trails for your enjoyment. Nature lovers will be amazed by St. John's ecological diversity.

This home is located off the beaten path and is accessed by a dirt road 3/4 mile long

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Additional Guest Fee

$30

Note. Holiday Rates Apply for Christmas, New Years and Presidents weeks. For any stay including a holiday, the rate will be $1800 for the week plus additional guest charges and tax. Bookings subject to us receiving a signed and filled out rental contract along with a fully refundable $500 damage deposit.
Note. Rates are based on Double Occupancy, Please add $30/night for each additional guest including kids.